Serving 907 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bang Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bang Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bang Elementary School's student population of 907 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
907 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bang Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bang Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4383 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
16%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bang Elementary School's ranking?
Bang Elementary School is ranked #4383 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bang Elementary School?
907 students attend Bang Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bang Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bang Elementary School?
Bang Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bang Elementary School offer ?
Bang Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bang Elementary School part of?
Bang Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Bang Elementary School located?
Bang Elementary School is located in the Winchester Country Trails neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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